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The Dirt

The Dirt

Their music made them famous. Their lives made them Infamous.

20197.41h 48m

Overview

The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom.

Directed by Jeff Tremaine
Written by Rich Wilkes, Amanda Adelson, Mick Mars
Produced by Julie Yorn, Allen Kovac, Erik Olsen
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Top Cast

mgk

mgk

Tommy Lee

Douglas Booth

Douglas Booth

Nikki Sixx

Daniel Webber

Daniel Webber

Vince Neil

Iwan Rheon

Iwan Rheon

Mick Mars

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson

Tom Zutaut

David Costabile

David Costabile

Doc McGhee

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Aaron Jay Rome

Kayla's Boyfriend

Alyssa Marie Stilwell

Alyssa Marie Stilwell

Kayla

Brittany Furlan

Brittany Furlan

Biker Chick

Trace Masters

Trace Masters

Frank Feranna, Jr., Age 8

Themes & Keywords

drug addiction1980shair metalmetal band

About The Dirt

The Dirt is a drama, music, comedy film released in 2019 exploring themes of drug addiction, 1980s, hair metal, metal band. Directed by Jeff Tremaine, it stars mgk, Douglas Booth, Daniel Webber. The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom.

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